I have a red tailed boa, she is in a fairly large enclosure.?

Question

the temperature in the cage is about 86-90 degrees on the one side of the cage and 70-80 on the other side of the cage. I had her out this evening and noticed that one of her vents are almost completely closed. She shed a few weeks ago and she seemed to with no issues. Should i be worried? At night the temp drops to around 75-80 degrees thru out the enclosure. Am i doing anything wrong???? I stay roughly arounf 300 miles from the closest vet that deals with reptiles, i dont mind taking the trip but i'd like a bit of clarification as to wether or not this is a serious thing thats happens.

Thanks

Answer 1

It sounds like you are providing a good range of temperature variation to allow her to control her body temperature, and proper night cooldown.

But?  "one of her vents are almost completely closed" is a confusing statement.  Snakes only have one vent.  Are you possibly talking about her nostrils?

IF her single vent is partially closed, you might want to give her a nice tepid soak in the bathtub, if this doesn't clear up in a day or so.  You can also rub the vent with a light coating of vaseline on your fingertip, or use an alcohol/fragrance free hand lotion, for that matter.  You don't want bedding to stick to her.  Use just a tiny bit, to soften the area.

If the problem persists beyond the soak and lotion, you may want to seek the help of a vet, if this is preventing her from voiding properly.

I hope this has been helpful.

Answer 2

Sounds like your doing everything right mate.As for the blocked vent,does it seem to cause her any discomfort? it has happend to mine b4 after a shed,but usually clears up on its own quickly.

If she has just shed then i am certain she will eat,if she doesnt eat for a fortnight when you offer her some food then she maybe unwell.They can go a long long long time without food though.Aslong as she has a large water dish to drink and bathe in ther should be no problems.

Answer 3

I don't understand? One of her vents? They only have one vent and that's where they go to the bathroom out of. I think you mean something else, but I'm not sure what.